On the second day, too, the vacation program began with a welcome circle in the sun. For the first games, the group then moved to a larger, shaded area. And, of course, these games were once again related to the creatures living beneath our feet.
For example, there was a game of tag with three different “it” characters—such as a springtail or a nodule bacterium—from which the children could protect themselves using the appropriate method, provided they were quick enough.
Inspired by the poses from the previous day, one group wanted to present their results to everyone right away. Afterward, Lotti kicked off the first acrobatics session—this time, however, a little less static and with more movement across the mats. In addition to somersaults, they even tried their first double rolls.
Afterward, they got back to trying out various acrobatic statues, and this time there were even more options. The image of a ten-person pyramid sparked particular fascination. Of course, everyone was eager to try that one out! All that was left was to find a tenth person for the “base” at the very bottom. Luckily, the FÖJ volunteers were there too, so after a short while, a human pyramid of ten people was actually standing.
After lunch, the session continued with a lesson on soil science. The children split into two groups: One group set off for the Weltacker with a soil microphone to listen into the soil at various spots and, among other things, observe the ants’ activities. The other group examined soil samples they had collected themselves under a microscope and were thrilled by all the things they discovered inside.
The day ended with another acrobatics session, during which the group rehearsed some segments for the final performance.
Since 2022, the Weltacker Youth Council has been working with us—an exciting project that brings young people in Berlin together. They all share one goal: a voice in Berlin’s food policy!